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as in bare
lacking a usual or natural covering
trees that are bald in the winter aren't the best for giving a home year-round privacy
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2
as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
try to avoid the bald statement "You're wrong!" when trying to reason with someone
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3
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
her angry neighbor's bald accusations of stealing his mail offended her
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Recent Examples of bald
At Yves Saint Laurent, Model Anok Yai had the designer shave her head bald, ending the FW25 season with a fresh, new cut.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
But 4,000 years ago, Adélie penguins living in the same area ate a different type of fish: the bald notothen.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
As Chloe says, these old bald guys are all the same.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 10 Mar. 2025
Only 26 months ago, Mr. Zelensky was feted in Washington as a warrior for democracy, invited to address a joint meeting of Congress and applauded by Democrats and Republicans alike for standing up to bald aggression by a murderous foe.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2025
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
But 4,000 years ago, Adélie penguins living in the same area ate a different type of fish: the bald notothen.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
As Chloe says, these old bald guys are all the same.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 10 Mar. 2025
Only 26 months ago, Mr. Zelensky was feted in Washington as a warrior for democracy, invited to address a joint meeting of Congress and applauded by Democrats and Republicans alike for standing up to bald aggression by a murderous foe.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bald
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My brain and experience tells me to expect something in the middle of my wildest dreams and the bare minimum swap of Hanson for Coachman.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rutter has made an impact since becoming the club’s most expensive purchase last summer, his influence extending beyond the bare facts of a healthy 12 goal involvements in 32 Brighton appearances (eight goals, four assists).—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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That simplicity feels so apt for this show, There's enough here: The production is simple and sweet, while Jonas and Warren exude a certain magnetism.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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But an attack can be much simpler — and can stop once a user has given away their credentials.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Entertainment Fans of the show on social media seem to be missing a lot of crucial character development, and there’s an obvious explanation why.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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In its wildest moments, Coogler’s film seems like a collision of Lovecraft Country with True Blood, though more obvious comparisons will likely be drawn to From Dusk Till Dawn.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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And, while the ball was mid-air, Zwolle’s attackers were to sprint to the penalty area to meet it on the way down and, ideally, stick it past an exposed goalkeeper.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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The ceiling appears damaged, with exposed beams, and the windows are now boarded up with plywood.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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This is the most noticeable change to the naked eye.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Unlike last year's total solar eclipse, during which there were a few brief moments during totality when the sun was shielded and people could safely remove eyewear to take in the sight, during a partial solar eclipse, there is no safe time for sky gazers to view the spectacle with the naked eye.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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It had been stated before, that Starfleet ships in the 23rd century didn’t have holodecks, but suddenly here is one — that grid pattern is unmistakable — and the crew seems to be using it to solve a whodunnit, Christie-style.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
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For over 20 years, her unmistakable voice has been the soundtrack to countless lives, blending gospel music a powerful message of faith.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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Or skip the color entirely and let your designs pop off plain, undyed eggs.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
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The plain white court shoes have a low profile, featuring a traditional lace-up design, durable rubber outsoles, slim toe boxes, and a wide range of sizes from 5 to 11 (including half sizes).—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
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In 1932 Chicago police raided an apparent summit meeting of gangsters, and arrested Lansky and five others on vagrancy charges.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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And with no apparent competition for the starting job, the redshirt junior can focus on his own game rather than competing with the guys around him.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Bald.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bald. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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